Mirzabegian, Andranik of Belmont, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, September 1, 2018. Beloved husband of Mariette (Hacopian) Mirzabegian. Beloved father of Vahe Mirzabegian and his wife Dr. Ayleen Gregorian and Dr. Armineh Mirzabegian. Loving grandfather of Arpi. Brother of Njdeh Mirzabeigi, Dr. Rouben Mirzabeigi and the late Reno Mirzabeigi. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral service at Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, 38 Elton Avenue, Watertown on Monday, September 10 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. At the request of the family, there are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Saint James Erebuni Armenian School, 465 Mount Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472, Armenia Tree Project, 400 W Cummings PK Suite 3900, Woburn, MA 01801 - 9966 or Saint Stephen’s Armenian Church, Watertown. Interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. Arrangements by Aram Bedrosian Funeral Home, Watertown.
Andranik Mirzabegian was born in Tehran, Iran on May 15, 1923 and immigrated to the United States in 1978.
After graduating from Alborz College in Tehran, he spent 35 years working as a translator in the United States Information Agency. As part of his job he had the opportunity to meet President Jimmy Carter when he visited Iran. While in school at Alborz, he would make trips to his childhood village to teach young students the Armenian language.
He loved life and its simple pleasures. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time in his garden, deep sea fishing, hunting, and had a passion for dancing.
Andranik volunteered in his community and was known for his famous kebobs he prepared for the annual picnics. But above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family.